Mastering the Guitar Class Method 9th Grade & Higher - Softcover

Bay, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786659696 ISBN 13: 9780786659692

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, 2001

Synopsis

In this class guitar method, traditional fundamentals of playing guitar are presented using an innovative approach. Students are shown chords and accompaniment techniques as well as how to read music and play solo guitar. The carefully graded repertoire in this book is stylistically diverse and includes music from many cultures. A section is devoted to teaching students how to improvise over blues chord progressions and write original blues lyrics. A special feature of this class method is the inclusion of music written for guitar ensemble (2-5 guitars). Musical examples are provided with blend of standard notation and tab. Musical examples do not employ standard notation and tab at the same time. An accompanying CD and Teachers' Supplement are available. After completing this volume, students should proceed to

About this edition

• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0786659696
• ISBN 13: 9780786659692
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Number of pages: 136